Saturday 8 December 2018

1.25-1.36 IGCSE Chemistry 2018

1 Principles of chemistry 

2 Inorganic chemistry 

3 Physical chemistry 

4 Organic chemistry 

1 Principles of chemistry 
(e) Chemical formulae, equations and calculations 
Students should: 1.25 write word equations and balanced chemical equations (including state symbols): • for reactions studied in this specification • for unfamiliar reactions where suitable information is provided. 1.26 calculate relative formula masses (including relative molecular masses) (Mr) from relative atomic masses (Ar) 1.27 know that the mole (mol) is the unit for the amount of a substance 1.28 understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, relative atomic mass (Ar) and relative formula mass (Mr) 1.29 calculate reacting masses using experimental data and chemical equations 1.30 calculate percentage yield 1.31 understand how the formulae of simple compounds can be obtained experimentally, including metal oxides, water and salts containing water of crystallisation 1.32 know what is meant by the terms empirical formula and molecular formula 1.33 calculate empirical and molecular formulae from experimental data 1.34C understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, volume and concentration (in mol/dm3) of solution 1.35C understand how to carry out calculations involving gas volumes and the molar volume of a gas (24 dm3 and 24 000 cm3 at room temperature and pressure (rtp)) 1.36 practical: know how to determine the formula of a metal oxide by combustion (e.g. magnesium oxide) or by reduction (e.g. copper(II) oxide)

Notes:
Chemical formulae equations and calculations

1.25: Write Word Equations and Balanced Chemical equations (Including State Symbols): For Reactions Studied in this Specification, For Unfamiliar Reactions Where Suitable Information is Provided


WRITING BALANCED CHEMICAL EQUATIONS:
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When Balancing Equations, there Needs to be the Same Number of Atoms of Each Element on Either Side of the Equation:

  • Work Across the Equation from Left to Right, Checking One Element After Another
  • If there is a Group of Atoms (Such as Nitrate Group, NO3), Which has Not Changed from One Side to the Other, then Count the Whole Groups, Rather than Counting the Individual Atoms
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USING STATE SYMBOLS:
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State Symbols are Written After formulae in Chemical Equations to Show which Physical State Each Substance is in:

SOLID
LIQUID
GAS
AQUEOUS
(s)
(l)
(g)
(aq)
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Example 1:
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Aluminium (s)  +   Copper (II) Oxide (s)  →   Aluminium Oxide (s)  +   Copper (s)  

UNBALANCED SYMBOL EQUATION:    Al     +     CuO     →     Al2O3     +     Cu

  • ALUMINIUM: There is 1 Aluminium Atom on the Left and 2 on the Right so if You End Up with 2, You Must Start with 2. To Achieve this, it Must be 2Al

          2Al     +     CuO     →     Al2O3     +     Cu


  • OXYGEN: There is 1 Oxygen Atom on the Left and 3 on the Right so If you End Up with 3, You Must Start with 3. To Achieve this, it Must be 3CuO

          2Al     +     3CuO     →     Al2O3     +     Cu


  • COPPER: There is 3 Copper Atoms on the Left and 1 on the Right. The Only Way of Achieving 3 on the Right is to Have 3Cu

          2Al     +     3CuO     →     Al2O3     +     3Cu

         The Equation is Now Balanced



Example 2:
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Magnesium Oxide (s)  +  Nitric Acid (aq)  →   Magnesium Nitrate (aq)  +   Water (l)  

UNBALANCED SYMBOL EQUATION:  MgO   +   HNO3   →   Mg(NO3)2   +   H2O

  • MAGNESIUM: There is 1 Magnesium Atom on the Left and 1 on the Right so there are Equal Number of Magnesium Atoms on Both Sides so is Kept the Same

          MgO   +   HNO3   →   Mg(NO3)2   +   H2O


  • OXYGEN: There is 1 Oxygen Atom on the Left and 1 on the Right so there are Equal Number of Oxygen Atoms on Both Sides so is Kept the Same (Remember that You are Counting the Nitrate Group as Separate Group, so Do Not Count the Oxygen Atoms in this Group)

          MgO   +   HNO3   →   Mg(NO3)2   +   H2O


  • HYDROGEN: There is 1 Hydrogen Atoms on the Left and 2 on the Right. Therefore You must Change HNO3 to 2HNO3

          MgO   +   2HNO3   →   Mg(NO3)2   +   H2O

         The Equation is Now Balanced

1.26: Calculate Relative Formula Masses (Including Relative Molecular Masses) (Mr) from Relative Atomic Masses (Ar)


RELATIVE ATOMIC MASS: Given by the Symbol Ar
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  • Calculated from the Mass Number and Relative Abundances of All the Isotopes of a Particular Element

   

Example for Isotopes:
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    The Table Shows Information about the Isotopes in a sample of Rubidium


ISOTOPE
NUMBER OF PROTONS
NUMBER OF NEUTRONS
PERCENTAGE OF ISOTOPE IN SAMPLE
1
37
48
72
2
37
50
28
 
    Use Information from the Table to Calculate the Relative Atomic Mass of   
    this Sample of Rubidium. Give your Answer to One Decimal Place

    (   72   x   85   )   +   (   28   x   87   )
    ____________________________     =   85.6
                             100

    Relative Atomic Mass = 85.6




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RELATIVE FORMULA MASS: Given by the Symbol Mr
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  • To Calculate the Mr of a Substance, You have to Add Up the Relative Atomic Masses of All the Atoms Present in the Formula
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Example:
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SUBSTANCE
ATOMS PRESENT
Mr
HYDROGEN
( H2 )
2 x H
( 2 x 1 ) = 2
WATER ( H2O )
( 2 x H ) + ( 1 x O )
( 2 x 1 ) + 16 = 18
POTASSIUM CARBONATE
( K2CO3 )
( 2 x K ) + ( 1 x C ) + ( 3 x O )
( 2 x 39 ) + 12 + ( 3 x 16 ) = 138
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
(  Ca(OH)2  )
( 1 x Ca ) + ( 2 x O ) + ( 2 x H )
40 + ( 2 x 16 ) + ( 2 x 1 ) = 74
AMMONIUM SULFATE
( (NH4)2SO4  )
( 2 x N ) + ( 8 x H ) + ( 1 x S ) + ( 4 x O )
( 2 x 14 ) + ( 8 x 1 ) + 32 +
( 4 x 16 ) = 132

1.27: Know that the Mole (Mol) is the Unit for the Amount of a Substance


MOLE: Measure of the Amount of a Substance
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  • One Mole (1 Mol) is the Amount of a Substance that Contains 6 x 1023 Particles (Atoms, Molecules or Formulae) of the Substance (6 x 1023 is Known as the Avogadro Number
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Example:
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1 Mol of Sodium (Na) contains  6 x 1023  Atoms of Sodium
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1 Mol of Hydrogen (H2) contains  6 x 1023  Molecules of Hydrogen
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1 Mol of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) contains  6 x 1023  Formulae of Sodium Chloride

1.28: Understand How to Carry Out Calculations Involving Amount of Substance, Relative Atomic Mass (Ar) and Relative Formula Mass (Mr)


MOLE CALCULATIONS


          


  1. CALCULATING MOLES
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EQUATION:
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Amount in Moles     =     Mass of Substance in Grams    ÷      Mr
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Example:
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SUBSTANCE
MASS
Mr
AMOUNT
NaOH
80 g
40
( 80 ÷ 40 ) = 2 Mol
CaCO3
25 g
100
( 25 ÷ 100 ) = 0.25 Mol
H2SO4
4.9 g
98
( 4.9 ÷ 98 ) = 0.05 Mol
H2O
108 g
18
( 108 ÷ 18 ) = 6 Mol
CuSO4.5H2O
75 g
250
( 75 ÷ 250 ) = 0.3 Mol





  1. CALCULATING MASS
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EQUATION:
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Mass of Substance (Grams)     =     Moles    x      Mr
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Example:
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SUBSTANCE
AMOUNT
Mr
MASS
H2O
0.5 Mol
18
( 0.5 x 18 ) = 9 g
NaCl
3 Mol
58.5
( 3 x 58.5 ) = 175.5 g
K2CO3
0.2 Mol
138
( 0.2 x 138 ) = 27.6 g
(NH4)2SO4
2.5 Mol
132
( 2.5 x 132 ) = 330 g
MgSO4.7H2O
0.25 Mol
246
( 0.25 x 246 ) = 61.5 g





  1. CALCULATING RELATIVE FORMULA MASS

EQUATION:
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Mr     =     Mass of Substance in Grams     ÷     Moles
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Example:
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10 Mol of Carbon Dioxide has a Mass of 440 g. What is the Relative Formula Mass of Carbon Dioxide?
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Relative Formula Mass = Mass ÷ Number of Moles

Relative Formula Mass = 440 ÷ 10 =44

                                                       Relative Formula Mass of Carbon Dioxide = 44

1.29: Calculate Reacting Masses Using Experimental Data and Chemical Equations



REACTING MASSES: Chemical Equations can be Used to Calculate the Moles or Masses of Reactants and Products
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  • Use Information from the Question to Find the Mole of a Substance / Reactant
  • Identify the Ratio of the Substance and Reactants and Find the Moles of Others
  • Apply Mole Calculations to Find Answer


Example 1:
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Calculate the Mass of Magnesium Oxide that can be made by Completely Burning 6 g of Magnesium in Oxygen
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Magnesium (s)  + Oxygen (g)  →   Magnesium Oxide (s)  

SYMBOL EQUATION:     2Mg     +     O2       →       2MgO

RELATIVE FORMULA MASS:    Magnesium : 24             Magnesium Oxide : 40

STEP 1 - Calculate the Mol of Magnesium Used in Reaction

               Moles = Mass ÷ Mr                                       Moles = 6 ÷ 24 = 0.25


STEP 2 - Find the Ratio of Magnesium to Magnesium Oxide using Chemical Equation

                                        Magnesium               Magnesium Oxide

               Mol                            2                                      2

               Ratio                         1                                      1
               Mol                          0.25                                 0.25

               Mol of Magnesium Oxide = 0.25


STEP 3 - Find the Mass of Magnesium Oxide

               Moles of Magnesium Oxide = 0.25

               Mass = Moles x Mr                                       Mass = 0.25 x 40 = 10


                                                             Mass of Magnesium Oxide Produced = 10 g




Example 2:
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Calculate the Mass, in Tonnes, of Aluminium that can be Produced from 51 Tonnes of Aluminium Oxide
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Aluminium Oxide (s)  →   Aluminium (s)   +   Oxygen (g)

SYMBOL EQUATION:     Al2O3     →       2Al       +       3O2

RELATIVE FORMULA MASS:  Aluminium : 27    Oxygen : 16    Aluminium Oxide : 102

1 Tonne = 106 g

STEP 1 - Calculate the Mol of Aluminium Oxide Used

              Mass of Aluminium Oxide in Grams = 51 x 106 = 51000000  

              Moles = Mass ÷ Ar                               Moles = 51000000 ÷ 102 = 1000000


STEP 2 - Find the Ratio of Aluminium Oxide to Aluminium using Chemical Equation

                                        Aluminium Oxide         Aluminium

               Mol                            1                                     2

               Ratio                         1                                     2
               Mol                      1000000                         2000000

               Mol Aluminium = 2000000


STEP 3 - Find the Mass of Aluminium

               Moles of Aluminium = 2000000

               Mass = Moles x Mr                          Mass = 2000000 x 27 = 54000000

               Mass in Tonnes = 54000000 ÷ 106 = 54 Tonnes

                                                               Mass of Aluminium Produced = 54 Tonnes

1.30: Calculate Percentage Yield


PERCENTAGE YIELD: Calculation of the Percentage of Yield Obtained from the Theoretical Yield
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EQUATION:
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Percentage Yield     =         ( Yield Obtained / Theoretical Yield ) x 100
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Example:
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In an Experiment to Displace Copper from Copper Sulfate, 6.5 g of Zinc was Added to an Excess of Copper (II) Sulfate Solution. The Copper was Filtered Off, Washed and Dried. The Mass of Copper Obtained was 4.8 g. Calculate the Percentage Yield of Copper
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EQUATION OF REACTION:    Zn (s)    +    CuSO4 (aq)     →     ZnSO4 (aq)    + Cu (s)

STEP 1: Calculate the Amount, in Moles of Zinc Reacted

              Moles of Zinc = 6.5 ÷ 65 = 0.10 Mol


STEP 2: Calculate the Maximum Amount of Copper that could be Formed

              Maximum Moles of Copper = 0.10 Mol


STEP 3: Calculate the Maximum Mass of Copper that could be Formed

              Maximum Mass of Copper = ( 0.110 x 64 ) = 6.4 g


STEP 4: Calculate the Percentage of Yield of Copper

              Percentage Yield = ( 4.8 ÷ 6.4 ) x 100 = 75%

                                                                             Percentage Yield of Copper = 75%

1.31: Understand How the Formulae of Simple Compounds can be Obtained Experimentally, including Metal Oxides, Water and Salts containing Water of Crystallisation


METAL OXIDES
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Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of a Metal Oxide
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Crucible with Lid
  • Add Sample of Metal into Crucible and Measure Mass with Lid (Calculate the Mass of Metal by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
  • Strong Heat the Crucible Over a Bunsen Burner for Several Minutes
  • Lift the Lid Frequently to Allow Sufficient Air into the Crucible for the Metal to Fully Oxidise without Letting Magnesium Oxide Escape
  • Continue Heating until the Mass of Crucible Remains Constant (Maximum Mass), Indicating that the Reaction is Complete
  • Measure the Mass of Crucible and Contents (Calculate the Mass of Metal Oxide by by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of Metal: Subtract Mass of Crucible from Metal and Mass of Empty Crucible

Mass of Oxygen: Subtract Mass of Metal used from the Mass of Magnesium Oxide

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio

                                    Metal            Oxygen

              Mass               x                       y

              Mole              x / Mr               y / Mr
                                     = a                   = b
                        
              Ratio                a          :           b


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into the ‘ Metal O ‘ E.g, MgO




WATER AND SALTS CONTAINING WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION
Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of Crystals
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Evaporating Dish
  • Add a Known Mass of Hydrated Salt
  • Heat Over a Bunsen Burner, Gently Stirring, Until the Blue Salt turns Completely White, Indicating that all the Water has been Lost
  • Record the Mass of the Evaporating Dish and Contents
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of White Anhydrous Salt: Measure Mass of White Anhydrous Salt Remaining

Mass of Water: Subtract Mass of White Anhydrous Salt Remaining from the Mass of Known Hydrated Salt

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio of Water to Anhydrous Salt

                           Anhydrous Salt      Water

              Mass               a                       b

              Mole              a / Mr                b / Mr
                                     = y                    = x
                        
              Ratio                1          :           x


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into ‘ Salt.xH2O ’

1.32: Know What is Meant by the Terms Empirical Formula and Molecular Formula


EMPIRICAL FORMULA: Gives the Simplest Whole Number Ratio of Atoms of Each Element in the Compound
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  • Calculated from Knowledge of the Ratio of Masses of Each Element in the Compound
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Example:
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A Compound that Contains 10 g of Hydrogen and 80 g of Oxygen has an Empirical Formula of H2O. This can be Shown by the Following Calculations:
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Amount of Hydrogen Atoms = Mass in Grams ÷ Ar of Hydrogen = (10 ÷ 1) = 10 Mol

Amount of Oxygen Atoms = Mass in Grams ÷ Ar of Oxygen = (80 ÷ 16) = 5 Mol


The Ratio of Moles of Hydrogen Atoms to Moles of Oxygen Atoms:

                      Hydrogen            Oxygen

Moles                 10             :            5

Ratio                   2              :            1


Since Equal Numbers of Moles of Atoms contain the Same Number of Atoms, the Ratio of Hydrogen Atoms to Oxygen Atoms is 2: 1

Hence the Empirical Formula is H2O





MOLECULAR FORMULA: Gives the Exact Numbers of Atoms of Each Element Present in the Formula of the Compound
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  • Divide the Relative Formula Mass of the Molecular Formula by the Relative Formula Mass of the Empirical Formula
  • Multiply this to Each Number of Elements
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPIRICAL AND MOLECULAR FORMULA:
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NAME OF COMPOUND
EMPIRICAL FORMULA
MOLECULAR FORMULA
METHANE
CH4
CH4
ETHANE
CH3
C2H6
ETHENE
CH2
C2H4
BENZENE
CH1
C6H6
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Example:
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The Empirical Formula of X is C4H10S1 and the Relative Formula Mass of X is 180
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What is the Molecular Formula of X?
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RELATIVE FORMULA MASS:       Carbon : 12      Hydrogen : 1      Sulfur : 32

STEP 1 - Calculate Relative Formula Mass of Empirical Formula

               ( C x 4 ) + ( H x 10 ) + ( S x 1)    =   ( 12 x 4 ) + ( 1 x 10 ) + ( 32 x 1)   =   90


STEP 2 - Divide Relative Formula Mass of X by Relative Formula Mass of Empirical         
               Formula

               180 / 90 = 2

STEP 3 - Multiply Each Number of Elements by 2

              ( C 4 x 2 ) + ( H 10 x 2 ) + ( S 1 x 2 )     =    ( C 8 ) + ( H 20 ) + ( S 2 )

                                                                              Molecular Formula of X = C8H20S2

1.33: Calculate Empirical and Molecular Formulae from Experimental Data


METAL OXIDES
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Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of a Metal Oxide
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Crucible with Lid
  • Add Sample of Metal into Crucible and Measure Mass with Lid (Calculate the Mass of Metal by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
  • Strong Heat the Crucible Over a Bunsen Burner for Several Minutes
  • Lift the Lid Frequently to Allow Sufficient Air into the Crucible for the Metal to Fully Oxidise without Letting Magnesium Oxide Escape
  • Continue Heating until the Mass of Crucible Remains Constant (Maximum Mass), Indicating that the Reaction is Complete
  • Measure the Mass of Crucible and Contents (Calculate the Mass of Metal Oxide by by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of Metal: Subtract Mass of Crucible from Metal and Mass of Empty Crucible

Mass of Oxygen: Subtract Mass of Metal used from the Mass of Magnesium Oxide

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio

                                    Metal            Oxygen

              Mass               x                       y

              Mole              x / Mr               y / Mr
                                     = a                   = b
                        
              Ratio                a          :           b


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into the ‘ Metal O ‘ E.g, MgO
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WATER AND SALTS CONTAINING WATER OF CRYSTALLISATION
Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of Crystals
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Evaporating Dish
  • Add a Known Mass of Hydrated Salt
  • Heat Over a Bunsen Burner, Gently Stirring, Until the Blue Salt turns Completely White, Indicating that all the Water has been Lost
  • Record the Mass of the Evaporating Dish and Contents
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of White Anhydrous Salt: Measure Mass of White Anhydrous Salt Remaining

Mass of Water: Subtract Mass of White Anhydrous Salt Remaining from the Mass of Known Hydrated Salt

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio of Water to Anhydrous Salt

                           Anhydrous Salt      Water

              Mass               a                       b

              Mole              a / Mr                b / Mr
                                     = y                    = x
                        
              Ratio                1          :           x


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into ‘ Salt.xH2O ’

1.34C: Understand How to Carry Out Calculations involving Amount of Substance, Volume and Concentration (in Mol / dm3 ) of Solution


CALCULATIONS INVOLVING SUBSTANCES

GENERAL EQUATION:
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  1. CALCULATING MOLES

EQUATION:
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Amount of Substance (Mol)    =   Concentration     x     Volume of Solution (dm3)
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Example:
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Calculate the Moles of Solute Dissolved in 2 dm3 of a 0.1 mol / dm3 Solution

Concentration of Solution : 0.1 mol / dm3

Volume of Solution : 2 dm

Moles of Solute   =   0.1   x   2   =   0.1


                                                                                         Amount of Solute = 0.2 Mol




    2.  CALCULATING CONCENTRATION

EQUATION:
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Example:
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25.0 cm3 of 0.050 mol / dm3 Sodium carbonate were Completely Neutralised by 20.00 cm3 of Dilute Hydrochloric Acid. Calculate the Concentration, in Mol / dm3 of the Hydrochloric Acid
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STEP 1 - Calculate the Amount, in Moles, of Sodium Carbonate Reacted

               Amount of Na2CO3  =  ( 5.0 x 0.050 ) ÷ 1000  =  0.00125 Mol


STEP 2 - Calculate the Amount, in Moles, of Hydrochloric Acid Reacted

               Na2CO3  +  2HCl  →  2NaCl  +  H2O  +  CO2

               1 Mol of Na2CO3 Reacts with 2 Mol of HCl

               0.00125 Mol of  Na2CO3 Reacts with 0.00250 Mol of HCL


STEP 3 - Calculate the Concentration, in Mol / dm3, of the Hydrochloric Acid

               1 dm3 = 1000 cm3

               Concentration ( Mol / dm3 ) =  0.00250 ÷ ( 20 ÷ 1000 )  =   0.125


                                           Concentration of Hydrochloric Acid = 0.125 Mol / dm3




    3.  CALCULATING VOLUME

EQUATION:
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Example:
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Calculate the Volume of Hydrochloric Acid of Concentration 1.0 mol / dm3 that is Required to React Completely with 2.5g of Calcium Carbonate
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STEP 1 - Calculate the Amount, in Moles, of Calcium Carbonate that Reacts

               Mr of CaCO3 is 100

               Amount of CaCO3  =  ( 2.5 ÷ 100 )  =  0.025 Mol

STEP 2 - Calculate the Moles of Hydrochloric Acid Required

               CaCO3  +  2HCl  →  CaCl2  +  H2O  +  CO2

               1 Mol of CaCO3 Requires with 2 Mol of HCl

               0.025 Mol of  CaCO3 Requires 0.05 Mol of HCL


STEP 3 - Calculate the Volume of HCl Required

               Volume  =  ( Mol of Substance  ÷  Concentration )

                             =  0.05  ÷  1.0

                             =  0.05 Mol

                                                                  Volume of Hydrochloric Acid = 0.05 Mol

1.35C: Understand How to Carry Out Calculations Involving Gas Volumes and the Molar Volume of a Gas ( 24 dm3 and 24 000 cm3 at Room Temperature and Pressure (rtp))


CALCULATIONS INVOLVING GASES

GENERAL EQUATION:





1.  CALCULATING VOLUME
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EQUATION:

                                           
Volume of Gas ( dm3 )      =      Amount of Gas ( Mol )     x    24    
OR             

Volume of Gas ( cm3 )      =      Amount of Gas ( Mol )     x    24000
   
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Example:
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NAME OF GAS
AMOUNT OF GAS
VOLUME OF GAS
HYDROGEN
3 Mol
( 3 x 24 ) = 72 dm3
CARBON DIOXIDE
0.25 Mol
( 0.25 x 24 ) = 6 dm3
OXYGEN
5.4 Mol
( 5.4 x 24000 ) = 129600 cm3
AMMONIA
0.02 Mol
( 0.02 x 24 ) = 0.48 dm3



    2.  CALCULATING MOLES

EQUATION:
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Example:
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NAME OF GAS
VOLUME OF GAS
MOLES OF GAS
METHANE
225.6 dm3
( 225.6 ÷ 24 ) = 9.4 mol
CARBON MONOXIDE
7.2 dm3
( 7.2 ÷ 24 ) = 0.3 mol
SULFUR DIOXIDE
960 dm3
( 960 ÷ 24 ) = 40 mol
OXYGEN
1200 cm3
( 1200 ÷ 24000 ) = 0.05 mol

1.36: Practical: Know How to Determine the Formula of a Metal Oxide by Combustion (E.g. Magnesium Oxide) or by Reduction (E.g. Copper (II) Oxide)


METAL OXIDE: When a Metal Reacts With and Gains Oxygen
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COMBUSTION OF METAL OXIDES
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Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of a Metal Oxide by Combustion
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Crucible with Lid
  • Add Sample of Metal into Crucible and Measure Mass with Lid (Calculate the Mass of Metal by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
  • Strong Heat the Crucible Over a Bunsen Burner for Several Minutes
  • Lift the Lid Frequently to Allow Sufficient Air into the Crucible for the Metal to Fully Oxidise without Letting Magnesium Oxide Escape
  • Continue Heating until the Mass of Crucible Remains Constant (Maximum Mass), Indicating that the Reaction is Complete
  • Measure the Mass of Crucible and Contents (Calculate the Mass of Metal Oxide by by Subtracting the Mass of Empty Crucible)
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of Metal: Subtract Mass of Crucible from Metal and Mass of Empty Crucible

Mass of Oxygen: Subtract Mass of Metal used from the Mass of Magnesium Oxide

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio

                                    Metal            Oxygen

              Mass               a                       b

              Mole              a / Mr               b / Mr
                                     = x                   = y
                        
              Ratio                x          :           y


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into the Form ‘ xO ‘ E.g, MgO


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REDUCTION OF METAL OXIDES
Diagram Showing the Apparatus Needed to find the Formulae of a Metal Oxide by Reduction
METHOD:

  • Measure Mass of Metal Oxide
  • Place Metal Oxide into a Horizontal Boiling Tube Held by a Clamp and Heat using Bunsen Burner
  • Heat until Metal Oxide Completely Changes Colour, Meaning that all the Oxygen has been Reduced
  • Measure Mass of the Remaining Metal Powder
WORKING OUT EMPIRICAL FORMULA / FORMULAE:

Mass of Metal: Measure Mass of the Remaining Metal Powder

Mass of Oxygen: Subtract Mass of the Remaining Metal Powder from the Mass of Metal Oxide

STEP 1 - Divide Each of the Two Masses by the Relative Atomic Masses of Elements

STEP 2 - Simplify the Ratio

                                    Metal            Oxygen

              Mass               a                       b

              Mole              a / Mr               b / Mr
                                     = x                   = y
                        
              Ratio                x          :           y


STEP 3 - Represent the Ratio into the Form ‘ xO ‘ E.g, MgO




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